Informal interview/conversation with Michael Tilson Thomas, 1973

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Title

Informal interview/conversation with Michael Tilson Thomas, 1973

Collection

Margaret Carson audio-visual materials

Names

Tilson Thomas, Michael, 1944- (Interviewee)
Drake, Ross (Interviewer)

Date / Origin

Date Created: 1973

Library Location

Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound
Shelf locator: *LTC-A 1614

Subjects

Tilson Thomas, Michael, 1944-
Conductors (Music) -- United States

Genres

Interviews

Notes

Source Note: Title derived from the information on original cassette label and audition; date from cassette label.
Venue: Recorded in New York 1973.

Physical Description

Extent: 1 audiocassette (118 min.) : analog, stereo

Abstract

Raw interview conducted in a manner of a conversation between Michael Tilson Thomas and Ross Drake probably in the office of Margaret Carson with her occasional remarks. It covers a vast range of topics such TV shows, Tanglewood experiences, "Young People Concerts," the importance of rehearsals, extreme reaction of audiences, performances with public's participation, lack of cultural exposure in LA schools during Reagan administration, Thomas's work-related disappointments and aspirations, and more, but focuses on his career and work as a conductor. The 1st part of this interview is interrupted by previously recorded interview with an unidentified female actress and another fragment from a conversation between 2 unidentified men. In addition, the sound is uneven and fades away on occasion. The 2nd part is almost entirely a continuation of the interview between Thomas and Drake with a much better quality of sound.

Languages

English

Identifiers

RLIN/OCLC: 927727569
NYPL Catalog ID (bnumber): b20831835
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): 1799e310-b930-0133-dab7-60f81dd2b63c

Rights

The copyright and related rights status of this item has been reviewed by The New York Public Library, but we were unable to make a conclusive determination as to the copyright status of the item. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.

Type Of Resource

Sound Recording

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MLA format

Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound, The New York Public Library. "Informal interview/conversation with Michael Tilson Thomas, 1973" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1973. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/1799e310-b930-0133-dab7-60f81dd2b63c

APA format

Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound, The New York Public Library. (1973). Informal interview/conversation with Michael Tilson Thomas, 1973 Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/1799e310-b930-0133-dab7-60f81dd2b63c

Chicago/Turabian Format

Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound, The New York Public Library. "Informal interview/conversation with Michael Tilson Thomas, 1973" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed December 16, 2025. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/1799e310-b930-0133-dab7-60f81dd2b63c

Wikipedia citation

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